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    Why Does Zeiss Still Use 42mm HTs in their Marketing?

    "not to mention those hideous knobs on the side for strap attachment" My sentiments exactly.
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    Noctivid 10x42 Olive Green Edition

    Let's face it, "Made in Germany" means something because that meaning was earned over and over again. Until "Made in Portugal" does some of the same earning, "Made in Germany" is going to come out on top.
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    Retrovid replacement leather strap

    If you like leather and comfort... try this... Vero Vellini Premium Contour Binocular Sling (Brown Leather) I've had one for years and am very pleased.
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    repair cost

    The stories vary so much because Leica's service is all over the place, but usually poor and sometimes insulting. Just so you know, I was subject to this. An UV 10x42 was sent for Passport Warranty repair. It was returned un-repaired with a different major fault introduced by the "repair"...
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    How many Binoculars do you have?

    One
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    Noctivid 10x42 HD?

    I guess that rules out a Noctivid HD+
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    Tripod and head needed

    For the tripod, go for two-section legs.... https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/birder-tripod-legs-only/
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    If you own both 10x and 8x, in what situations do you use each?

    I once had both a L UV 10x42 and a CZ VFL 8x42. I was grabbing the 8x42 almost all of the time except when the I needed the extra reach to see waterfowl on the far side of the pond on which I live. Truth be told, I sold the 10x42 as it really didn't give me that much more ability make IDs. When...
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    2 section tripod legs

    I'm still seeing it here.... https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/the-birder-tripod-kit-1-with-audubon-shop-3510-head/
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    x32 SF

    Does anyone know the identity of the project manager for the X32?
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    x32 SF

    I guess you missed the pre "hands-on" Terra Terror.
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    Where are the aspherics?

    The "A" in the Canon 7x42 AWP stood for aspherical. See: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/319776-USA/Canon_9671A001_7x42_AWP_Binocular.html As far as price, I purchased them for my wife for $180 in '08 just as they were being discontinued. Mike
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    Need help selecting tripod/head - Zeiss Harpia

    Two section legs will give you the stability you need in the wind and otherwise. https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/birder-tripod-legs-only/
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    - Magnification and move vision:

    Maybe it was..... psst.... I just couldn't help that... it was right out there in front of me, so I went with it.... no offense meant, just a post to lighten the hearts of all you physicists, opticians, optical scientists, innocent bystanders, birders, do-gooders, friends, and cranky old men...
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    What if......

    Jan, There's an old saying among shopkeepers (which I'm sure you practice), "Business goes where it's invited." Perhaps manufacturers should take heed. Mike
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    Swarovski auto-ID Monoc

    Mount the thing on some kind of pre-programmed treaded mini-vehicle and you wouldn't even have to leave the house (or be conscious).
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    Swarovski auto-ID Monoc

    Auto exposure, auto focus, MLB's instant replay rule, and now this. The risk, the fun, the credit, and the accountability are being drained from worthy processes. You see, a degree of uncertainty makes one strive to be better.
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    Swarovision field pro

    To both Jerrys, I have an old Sony digital camera with the same flippy floppy always twisted never fails to exasperate neckstrap attachment system. As soon as I saw photos of the FieldPro "improvement" I shuddered. And, just because I'm cranky.... who started with the once cute, now wholly and...
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    Benro TMA27C vs Audubon The Birder

    Are you sure it's the same? The tripod on my Birder is marked "magnum XT"
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    Benro TMA27C vs Audubon The Birder

    As the only person here who has used a Birder tripod (for a little under 13 years), I'm interested in how this turns out. Please keep us in the loop. Best, Mike
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    Nikon 8x32 HG L –*broken rainguard

    Whenever rainguard matters are posted, I ask if anyone out there has tried these.... https://www.naturbokhandeln.se/en/articles/2.203.2947/leather-binocular-lens-covers No answers yet.... anyone?
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    2 section tripod legs

    Guy's name was aussiewatcher.... don't know if he's still around... he hasn't posted in about three years... this is what he said back in June of '16... "Just a quick follow up,I took the punt and followed St.Elmos advice and purchased "the Birder"tripod with the Rc128 head.Janet was such a...
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    2 section tripod legs

    Don't believe me..... I'm kind of partial to that shop and the experts behind the counter.... (Leica UV, Carl Zeiss Victory FL, Pentax PF80EDA, Birder tripod, and a lot of feeders and books).... so, there was a guy in Australia who was looking for the same thing and I hooked him up with the...
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    2 section tripod legs

    As for vibration reduction.... I was in the shop looking for a scope-tripod-head combination when the owner (Jerry Connolly) showed me The Birder. To allay my fears of two-section legs and a tall center column, he had me look through a scope racked out to maximum magnification mounted on a...
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    2 section tripod legs

    I have the "Birder" tripod noted above by Etudiant and offered by the Audubon Shop in Madison, Connecticut. I swear by it. https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/birder-tripod-manfrotto-700rc2-rapid-release-head/ You may order the legs only or the legs with either a Manfrotto 700RC2 Rapid...
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